Prepare against Karoly Kozma
FM · Hungary · World #10,283 classical · FIDE ID 701807
When preparing against Karoly Kozma, expect 1.Nf3 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 38.2% over 34 games.
Our database contains 233 games by Karoly Kozma, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karoly Kozma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karoly Kozma before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,165 | 2,339 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,116 | 2,284 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,180 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 89 | 83 | 61 | 38.2% |
| As White | 113 | 41 | 45 | 27 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 120 | 48 | 38 | 34 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karoly Kozma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karoly Kozma's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 74 | 65.5% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 38 | 33.6% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 65% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Kozma usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kozma usually continues b3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Kozma usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Kozma usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Kozma usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kozma usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 98.2% | 54.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 88.1% | 52.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.9% | 50.0% |
Karoly Kozma's chess games
All 233 games by Karoly Kozma in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 89 wins, 83 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Réti Opening | 34 | 13/11/10 | 38.2% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 33 | 13/9/11 | 39.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Jean-Luc Chabanon | 2,410 | Eger Open | D34 |
| Jan 1992 | Ferenc Portisch | 2,410 | 8th Budapest Spring Open | E61 |
| Jan 1998 | Gyula Mester | 2,380 | chT-HUN 9899 | A25 |
| Jan 1995 | Laszlo Zsinka | 2,355 | chT-HUN 9596 | E83 |
| Jan 1992 | Artur Kogan | 2,350 | Ajka Open | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,111 |
| chT-HUN 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,288 |
| chT-HUN 9697 | 1997 | 10 | 5 | 2,315 |
| Budapest FS10 IM-B | 1995 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,254 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,255 |
| chT2-HUN 9293 | 1993 | 10 | 6 | 2,349 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
| Ajka Open | 1992 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,297 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karoly Kozma's chess games?
233 games by Karoly Kozma, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Karoly Kozma has played.
What does Karoly Kozma play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Karoly Kozma opens with 1.Nf3 (65% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karoly Kozma answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Karoly Kozma play as White?
As White, Karoly Kozma's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (34 games, 38.2% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karoly Kozma play as Black?
As Black, Karoly Kozma most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 39.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Karoly Kozma's FIDE rating?
Karoly Kozma is currently rated 2,165 in classical chess, 2,116 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,339 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Karoly Kozma played?
Our database contains 233 games by Karoly Kozma, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 83 draws, 61 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karoly Kozma?
233 games by Karoly Kozma reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.